Power Back Office Analyst

OPTIMUS (TX)

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Automation, Billing, Brokerage, Business Intelligence, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Cost Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Detail Oriented, Dodd Frank Act, Finance, Financial Transactions, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Power BI, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Revenue Analysis, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

We are seeking a Power Back Office Analyst to support a dynamic energy trading operation. This role is ideal for someone with experience in North American power markets who enjoys combining operational excellence, settlements, reconciliations, data analysis, and process automation in a fast-paced trading environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport daily back-office operations for physical and financial power transactions across North American markets, including ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO, and SPP.Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of trades, positions, settlements, and invoices.Manage trade confirmations, invoicing, settlements, and payment processing while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.Serve as a primary operational contact for traders, counterparties, brokers, exchanges, and internal stakeholders.Investigate and resolve pricing, volume, settlement, and invoicing discrepancies.Ensure accurate deal capture and maintenance across trading, settlement, and ISO systems.Support regulatory reporting requirements, including Dodd-Frank compliance.Build and enhance reporting, reconciliation, and automation tools using SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, and related technologies.Analyze revenue, costs, margins, and settlement variances while identifying trends and operational risks.Support Renewable Energy Certificate (REC), Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) activities.Participate in system implementations, process improvements, audits, and special projects.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Energy, Business, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in power trading operations, settlements, back office, or energy accounting.Strong knowledge of North American power markets and energy commodities.Advanced skills in SQL, Python, Excel (including VBA and Power Query), and Power BI.Experience working with large datasets, automation tools, and data analytics.Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven trading environment and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.Preferred ExperiencePower settlements and invoicingDodd-Frank reportingREC, VPPA, and BESS transactionsEnergy trading and risk management (ETRM) systemsProcess automation and business intelligence reportingThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing energy trading organization where technology, analytics, and market expertise play a critical role in supporting commercial success.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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